Low-cost flights from T2 mean all duty free runs through here
This Aelia Duty Free in Terminal T2 sits airside on the direct path from security to the boarding gates, so every Ryanair and other low-cost passenger in this terminal walks past it. It opens for the day’s first departures and trades until the last evening flights, acting as the only real shop after security alongside a single bar. Think of it as a compact version of T1’s duty free rather than a separate concept.
The store carries the usual Aelia staples: spirits, cigarettes, chocolates, perfume, and a few travel gifts, but reviewers call it “tiny” with “very limited choice” compared with larger European airports. Prices on standard whisky, gin and big-brand fragrances often line up with Belgian city-centre deals, so you’re not automatically saving money here. If you just need a small box of Neuhaus or Côte d’Or and a 1L bottle of something basic, you’ll find it; rare bottles or niche cosmetics, probably not.
Regulars flying from T2 on carriers like Ryanair say they usually just grab water or nothing at all, treating this duty free as a quick top-up stop rather than a place to browse for 20 minutes. Stock is directly beside the boarding gates, so you can duck in after checking your gate number and still be in line within 5 minutes. Tip: compare the shelf tag to your usual city price before loading up on perfume or spirits; buy here only when it’s clearly better.